Gay Saunas, Cruising, and Sex Clubs of Lisbon

Looking for a good a time in Lisbon? Our Editor’s Choice for Best Sauna is Trobeta Bath (see photo above.) But, there are many worth competitors who are open and ready for action. Check out the full list of below. Plus, a few of Lisbon’s gay bars also have playgrounds and backrooms. And of course, the less adventurous can always “get a room” from our list of Lisbon’s gay-friendly hotels.

Private sex club for men only with a hardcore edge. Aside from the traditional slings and dark rooms, there’s also a “pissing zone” and more. Drako has a popular Wednesday afternoon party. Check their website to see what’s on their calendar before you go.Neighborhood: Near the Museu da SaudeRua Nogueira e Sousa 11, Lisbon Portugal

Legendary beach spot that is worth a day trip to the Caparica coast. Aside from gay sex, the entire stretch of Portuguese coastline is fun and relaxing. Post 19 is where you will find the LGBT visitors. Start with with a drink on the deck of Casa da Praia. Then, you can wander along the clothing-optional beach and check out the guys. The notorious outdoor spot was the topic of a documentary short film, Beach 19.
Getting to the beach is not easy. There are two options.
Either take bus TST 153 to Costa da Caprica.
Or, you have to take a ferry boat, then connect to either a bus (number 135 or 124,) or a charming little train (only available during the summer.)Neighborhood: Costa da Caparica2525 Costa da Caparica, Lisbon Portugal

Dedicated to being LGBT-inclusive, SaunApolo 56 welcomes women, bisexual couples, and transgender men and women. Photos of the facility and a list of services available on their website.Neighborhood: Conde RedondoRua Luciano Cordeiro 56A, Lisbon Portugal

Big, clean, safe, and located in the heart of Bairro Alto … Trobeta Bath is popular with tourists from across Europe as well as locals. There’s enough traffic to almost always guarantee a nice selection of men. They also have a team of professional masseurs … perfect for a jetlagged visitor.Rua do Trombeta, 1C, Lisbon Portugal

Take the metro outside of the “gayborhoods” and into the time warp of an authentic XXX cinema. Buy a ticket at the box office , walk past the snack bar, and into an actual movie theater. You’ll find straight sex on the screen, and gay sex in the aisles. Open from noon until midnight for fans of bi-curious Portuguese men over 40.Neighborhood: Metro PicoasR. Actor Taborda 27B, Lisbon Portugal

⚠️ Update for 2018: Last year, unfortunately, The Cock, Virato Sauna, and Setimo Ceu all closed their doors and have been removed from the list.